Riverside Brookfield Township High School
Riverside Brookfield Township High School serves 1,615 students in grades 9-12.
Riverside Brookfield Township High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Riverside Brookfield Township High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Riverside Brookfield Township High School's student population of 1,615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,615 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 95 teachers |
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School Comparison
Riverside Brookfield Township High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Riverside Brookfield Township High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #730 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 53% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 10% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Riverside-Brookfield TWP 208 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Riverside Brookfield Township High School is J Sterling Morton West High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is L J Hauser Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hollywood Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brookfield Hollywood Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 159 students10
0.3 miles
3423 Hollywood Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-7630 0.3 PK-5 159 - Riverside Central Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 399 students10
0.4 miles
61 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106 0.4 K-5 399 - Riverside L J Hauser Junior High School Math: 62% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 598 students10
0.4 miles
65 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-3896 0.4 6-8 598 - Lyons Washington Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 742 students10
0.7 miles
8101 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4200 0.7 6-8 742 - Riverside A F Ames Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 368 students10
1.0 miles
86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759 1 K-5 368
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